vulgaris is a junior synonym of Ameiurus nebulosus, which is not native to Mississippi (Gilbert 1998:227) (although it has recently been introduced into the state [Ross 2001:309]), whereas ailurus is a junior synonym of Ameiurus natalis, which is widespread and common in the state.

Before 1995, net fishing for striped and white mullet and spotted trout, Cynosion nebulosus, was a common alternative, but the constitutional net ban in Florida (Chapter 370, Florida Statutes) has severely restricted that activity.

When present, postovulatory follicles (POFs) were categorized as either less than or equal to or greater than 12 hr old, on the basis of rates of POF atresia found in spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus [Roumillat and Brouwer, 2004]).

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